Instability Is Most Readily Apparent on The

question 99

Multiple Choice

Instability is most readily apparent on the:

• A) chart.
• B) R chart.
• C) np chart.
• D) I chart.

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Definitions:

Ionic Bond

A chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges through the electrostatic attraction between the ions, typically formed between a metal and a non-metal.

Covalent Bond

A chemical bond formed by the sharing of one or more pairs of electrons between atoms, contributing to the molecule's stability.

Hydrogen Bond

A slight bond between two molecules due to the electrostatic draw between a proton in one and an electronegative atom in the opposite molecule.

Atoms

The basic unit of a chemical element, consisting of a nucleus of protons and neutrons, and electrons orbiting the nucleus.